DATA AND RESEARCH
Children’s Alliance conducts data and research projects focusing on our policy priorities: early learning, health equity, and economic justice.
As a KIDS COUNT state partner with the Annie E. Casey Foundation, we gather and analyze the best emerging data on how kids are doing in our state. By pairing hard data with personal stories from community members, we can help policymakers recognize and remove the barriers to opportunity that many of our state’s children face.
KIDS COUNT® DATA BRIEF: RACIAL AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE MUST OCCUR SIMULTANEOUSLY IN ORDER TO ADDRESS THE INCOME GAP IN WASHINGTON
One foundational indicator in our KIDS COUNT® data project is median family income in Washington state, broken down by race and ethnicity. This data exposes income inequities between racial and ethnic groups and gives advocates and policymakers the insight they need to advance more equitable policies.
KIDS COUNT® DATA BRIEF: 1 IN 9 WA KIDS LIVE IN POVERTY, UP TO 1 IN 4 IN RURAL AREAS
One foundational indicator in our KIDS COUNT® data project is the number and percentage of children under 18 in Washington living in families with incomes below the poverty threshold (100% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines or FPG) as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau. This information helps advocates and policymakers understand the degree to which families in Washington are experiencing severe economic hardship and can be used to create policies that address the root causes of poverty and support under-resourced communities with solutions tailored to their specific needs.
KIDS COUNT® DATA BRIEF: 1 IN 6 WASHINGTON FAMILIES RELY ON FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR GROCERIES
Understanding the share of Washington households with children receiving Basic Food helps advocates and policymakers understand the extent of food insecurity in our state and can guide efforts to develop policies that more effectively support families’ access to food.